Which policy best supports social responsibility and organizational health in an architectural firm?

• A. Increase staff diversity to reflect the community served.
• B. Limit extended computer use.
• C. Add a workplace wellness program.
• D. Increase holiday bonuses.

Answer: (A)

Increasing staff diversity to reflect the community served directly advances social responsibility by ensuring fair hiring and bringing a wide range of perspectives to design decisions. This broader view helps the firm understand and respond to diverse clients and contexts, supporting equitable outcomes and building public trust. It also strengthens organizational health: a diverse, inclusive team tends to collaborate more effectively, makes better-informed decisions, and experiences higher engagement and retention because employees feel represented and valued.

While other policies can contribute to well-being or morale in specific ways, they don’t address social responsibility and long-term organizational health as comprehensively as a commitment to diverse staffing.